Mike talks about Celebrity Rehab, his former band Alice in Chains, his new bands and being the last person to see Layne Staley alive. We want to hear it. So why was Mike given the boot but Jerry didn't kick out Layne for the same reason? Alice in Chains formed during the late eighties when Staley, then singing in a different band, offered aimless Tacoma guitarist Jerry Cantrell his rehearsal studio as a place to crash. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Hes gained some weight, the color has returned to his skin, and a muscleman on tour keeps an eye on him in case the old urges return. Or why not treat yourself? That movies soundtrack considerably boosted the groups profile when the crunchy dirge Would? caught on. The link is below in the description box. He has written for Rolling Stone, Mojo and Q, hung out with Fugazi at Dischord House, flown on Ozzy Osbourne's private jet, played Angus Young's Gibson SG, and interviewed everyone from Aerosmith and Beastie Boys to Young Gods and ZZ Top. If in doubt, leave it out. There is much speculation regarding the meaning behind the name Alice In Chains. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. GREAT NEWS! He was most often seen playing several variations of aSpectorNS-2bass guitarthrough anAmpeg SVTall-tube head and Ampeg 8x10" speaker cabinets. A few songs from the Tokyo, Japan show of this tour appear in the bonus features section of their live DVD, Boozed, Broozed & Broken-Boned. Answerbag wants to provide a service to people looking for answers and a good conversation. Inez recorded with the band for their eponymous 1995 release Alice in Chains, which also debuted at #1. Primary Wave Music announced that it has acquired the music rights from the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr of the Grammy-nominated Seattle band Alice In Chains. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. A lurid T-shirt hangs on the wall, picturing an EC Comics-type cannibal and the motto Jeffrey Dahmer says, Remember KidsTattoos Taste Great! Some twisted shit indeed. They were snatched up within weeks. Im not shooting dope now, and I havent for a while. Starr, 43, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. Although its the night after Sadistic Sunday, Staley is having a grand time. Mike Starr had addiction problems, but was on the road to recovery and didn't commit suicide, two of his friends said Wednesday, the day after the former Alice in Chains bassist was found dead in a Salt Lake City house. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Layne didnt break his voice, and he doesnt do any high kicks or dance moves, Kinney says. In mid-August 2001, Inez temporarily replaced Black Label Society bassist Steve Gibb, who was sent home in the middle of their Ozzfest tour. Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail formisdemeanor drug possession. The result was something truly dire, dark, and even warped. with Phil Anselmo and "Rooster" with William DuVall. A private memorial was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011. All Rights reserved. [8] He appears on Heart's 2003 release, Alive in Seattle, a double CD live recording that documents a 2002 concert at Seattle's Paramount Theatre. He was the original bassist of the Seattle grunge band Alice in Chains (1987 to 1993). Try again later. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In the clip Starr can be heard saying, "In the heyday of ALICE IN CHAINS, I was the best bass player/entertainer there was. In 2010, Starr was reported to be working with his new band, which included touring with the bandDays of the New. Starr was arrested at Houston's Intercontinental Airport while trying to check in for a flight to Los Angeles with a suitcase he had stolen from the baggage claim area. In 1999 the band went on hiatus once again, when rumors of vocalist Layne Staley's drug abuse arose. Later they struck a compromise Cantrell would play guitar for Staleys ill-fated funk-rock band, and the singer agreed to howl for the warehouse metal crew. For medical advice, always consult your medical doctor. and "Them Bones". Why? Pearl Jam is a soul thats full of life and invigorating, and Nirvana is kind of beautifully dysfunctional. Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr Dies At 44. The DVD features lessons of some of Mike's favorite Alice in Chains songs, and a sit down in depth interview. A system error has occurred. In 2004, Inez recorded the track "Crazy or High" with Black Label Society for their studio album release Hangover Music Vol. ), Press J to jump to the feed. The expensive campaign didnt stop there when the album went nowhere slowly, Ienner decided to attach 40,000 free concert videos to copies of Facelift. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. There were roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmates, has said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription-drug overdose. Brannigan lives in North London and supports The Arsenal. Make sure that the file is a photo. Well talk about that tour later on in this video.Starr would admit that by the age of 12 or 13 he already was growing facial hair and had a mustache and would spend a fair bit of time in Atlantic City with his father. They fooled around with several incarnations, going glam for a while and even gigging under the name Fuck. A private memorial was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011. And Staley? Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The band suffered for years because of this, before recruiting new lead singerWilliam Bradley DuVall for 2009'sBlue Gives Way to Black. Starr was arrested for "investigation of property destruction and theft.". It came from a real place. Once the buzz began that the region was a fertile territory for new bands, talent scouts from major labels came swarming up in droves. These are just words Im pulling off the top of my head. I wanted to create stuff that I could send out into the world that would hit people and give them an experience. PAUL STANLEY Blasts MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE After She Complains Of Harassment, DAVE LOMBARDO To Tour U.K. With 'Progressive Grindcore' Band EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, MIKKEY DEE Is Open To Playing With KING DIAMOND Again: 'That'd Be Great Fun For Me'. Mike Starr, the original bassist for the band Alice in Chains, was discovered dead at home in Salt Lake City. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Inez is the only musician who has been a member of both bands. where they found 44-year-old Starr's body. Starr, who played bass for the seminal Seattle grunge band from its formation in 1987 to 1993, died nearly three weeks This band gained attention in the Seattle area playing under several different monikers before they eventually settled on the nameAlice in Chains, which they had taken from Staley's previous bandAlice N' Chains. Alice in Chains officially disbanded on April 20, 2002, after the news of the death of Staley. The article, he says, caused his family and friends much grief. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. A real trouper, Staley has been performing on crutches, bellowing his cathartic anthems of despair as he hobbles around the stage. There is a problem with your email/password. A music writer since 1993, formerly Editor of Kerrang! In the beginning I got high, and it felt great; by the end it was strictly maintenance, like food I needed to survive. WebAlice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. He was the original bassist of the Seattle grunge band Alice in Chains (1987 to 1993). In 2019, Inez was a guest bass player on Mark Morton's debut solo album Anesthetic. At the age of 9 his father would relocate to seattle and take his son Around the age of 11 or 12 Starr got a job at ihop as a dishwasher and used the money he saved to buy his first bass guitar and started his first band called Cyprus whose name he took from the bible. This was cut short, however, with his sudden death. Staley, whose aching vocals and frequently haunting lyrics provide Alice with much of its dark, dangerous sound, has been in a cast since late September, when he ran over his foot riding a three-wheel all-terrain vehicle backstage at a show in Oklahoma City. The accident couldnt have come at a worse time: Staley only recently kicked a nasty drug habit; Alices powerful sophomore album, Dirt, just entered the Billboard album chart at Number Six; and the band is on the road opening for Ozzy Osbourne. Someone reviewed us once and called us The Satanic Everly Brothers, which I thought was pretty cool., Cantrell also acknowledged that his bands 1992 album Dirt is probably our crowning achievement. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Staley says he deals with those feelings now through his music, especially Dirt tracks like Angry Chair and Sickman, as well as more overt tunes such as Junk-head. More than anything, hes upset by comments that suggest the music advocates drug use: From song to song, the album changes from glorifying drugs to being completely miserable and questioning what I thought once worked for me. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. based on information from your browser. Alice in Chains were among the loudest voices out of Seattle. In 1983, Starr formed the heavy metal band SATO, his first group of note. The band would concur and ditch their manager and sign with Susan Silver, as well as Pearl jam manager Kelly Kurtis and Ken Deans. Bassist Mike Starr interview on the syndicated radio show 'Loveline' with Dr. Drew Pinsky on February 16, 2010. WebAlice in Chains story is one of tragedy marked by drugs and death. After the gig, the band briefly mingles backstage with fans and Columbia executives before scattering. Since the late 1980s, his career has consisted of the role of bass guitarist in popular hard rock bands. Starr, however, mentioned on an episode ofCelebrity Rehabthat he was kicked out of the band due to his budding drug addiction. In his own plain and direct words, "I felt emotions when I listened to music. I really like the wheelchair effect, says bassist Mike Starr, 26. Primary Wave Music announced that it has acquired the music rights from the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr of the Grammy-nominated Seattle band Alice In Chains. He had more horsepower than me, Im not going to be able to do the Brian Johnson gargled razor blades, but together we had something that the other didnt. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. That tour was a real challenge, because were not a speed-metal band, says Kinney. Silver loved the band but noticed the person they had appointed as their manager was dealing illicit substances and could not be trusted and could possibly land them in jail. Bassist Mike Starr would also overdose, in 2011. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. (April 4, 1966 March 8, 2011) was an American musician, best known as the original. Its an amazing record.. 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